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October 19, 2009

Clear the air

By Kashi
Challenge Yourself for: 24 Hours

We often worry about the quality of air outside, but indoors the air is often much worse. When you open a window, you clear the air, so to speak, and dissipate any pollutants that may have accumulated from cleaning supplies, building materials, heaters, and stoves. Challenge yourself today to open a window more often, even in winter, and breathe deeply knowing that you’ve just cleaned house in a very important way!

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    Benc commented on this. about 2 years ago

    Awesome, I make a point to do this everyday…its cold in the winter here, but, you can tell how much more clean the indoor air quality is just after keeping a window open for a short while!

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    redcatrudy commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I open the windows everyday. I love it. The smell of fresh air is awesome.

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    AuntieBim commented on this. over 2 years ago

    My windows are almost always open … in fact, I’ve got some windows that don’t even close! We do have 4 seasons, but almost always a breeze blowing. So summertime, even when it’s very warm (I don’t have air conditioning) all windows & doors are full open—delightful. And in winter, even with snow, there are open windows…again, delightful! I think my brain would get claustrophobia if I couldn’t have open windows!

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    momagarry commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I open my windows everyday for at least 1 hour.

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    samelawolf commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I live in a relatively small dorm room, and day one of the move in we decided to keep the window open to get some fresh air. Even now that it is getting pretty cold, we leave it open 24/7. The difference is actually noticeable between the air quality in our room as compared to rooms that have not opened their windows at all!

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    CStappert commented on this. over 2 years ago

    Great Grandma always did this.

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    MillicentMKN commented on this. over 2 years ago

    Some plants have good air purification qualities one of the best is the spider plant and it grows well indoors just be careful not to over water and pruned pieces can be replanted they take very well try out a couple.

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    david29w commented on this. over 2 years ago

    My heat is off until it gets around 60 degrees. I love having my windows open daily to air out the house and breathe in the fresh air.

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    mgriffith2 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    A mobile home is the worst for no air movements. I keep the sliding door screen open and opposite side windows too, ever chance I get. I love a good breeze.